COLOUR POLICY
SKIN TESTING FOR SENSITIVITY AND REACTIONS
 
We use testing to check suitability for the colouring products we provide. You can choose either;
 
Colourstart Passport
MHRA APPROVED METHOD
Please register on the Colourstart website by clicking here and create your passport. Then Answer the screening questions, buy here or from the salon and apply your Colourstart Patch following instructions in the video below. Upload your results to your online passport. Share your results with us at Gavin’s hair studio. we are registered with Colourstart. Once you have created your passport and completed your first test, future colour treatments require you to answer the screening questions before your next appointment this can be done on the same day as long as it’s before you come to the salon.– testing again with a Colourstart test may not be necessary unless something changes. Your Colourstart Passport will confidentially store your records.

OR

Allergy Skin Test
For your first Allergy test with us or if its been 6 months since your last allergy test please Make an appointment to attend the hair salon at least 48 hours before your appointment. We will apply a small amount of colour to the inside of your elbow. Leave for 48 hours, should you experience any signs of irritation, reddening, swelling, inflammation or itching please contact us. If you have symptoms that make you unwell please contact a medical professional. When you attend the salon we will observe the test site and ask you to complete a questionnaire. Future colour services may not require an Allergy test subject to our screening questions.
We advise you to speak to your stylist about which is best for you. We thank you for your co-operation.

Skintesting questions
How much is Colourstart and where do I buy it?
Signing up and ongoing screening on the passport is free. The Colourstart test is £15. You can buy it from us or from #salonlove by clicking on the link here. To support this convenient method of testing, when you buy a Colourstart test we will take £5 off your next three colour services. Please speak to us about this.

Why is it our preferred method for testing for colour allergies?
You are in control of your passport and therefor your testing and screening. It is confidential, we only get to see your result if you choose to share it with us. You can use your Colourstart passport for screening for any colour services in any salon. Example, if you have brow colouring service you can use the same test. If you are travelling and you need to use a different salon, you can share your passport result with any salon. You can get your service done with little notice, you do not have to wait 48 hours for a skin test.
 
My stylist said Colourstart is not suitable for me – why is that?
If you are pregnant or have dermatitis you cannot test with Colourstart. You should speak to your stylist about an Allergy skin Test in the salon.

How long does an allergy test take and how much does it cost?
You will need to make an appointment at least 48 hours before your colour appointment. It only takes 10 minutes in the salon and is a free test.
 

Why do I need a skintest?
Reactions to hair colour can be serious and even life threatening. There are strict guidelines from manufacturers, insurers, industry bodies and the MHRA around using hair colour.

Gavin's Hair Studio,
15 Farm Road, Frimley,
Camberley GU16 8TH
Tel 01276 670200
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